The Commission 1920: Organized Crime Grand Strategy

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"The Commission 1920: Organized Crime Grand Strategy" is a turn-based game set in the 1920s where you lead a mafia family as a Don. Your goal is to manage resources, influence the city, and eliminate competition through politics, violence, and illegal rackets. The game offers five families to align with, each having unique strengths, weaknesses, and connections to the city of New Shore, providing a tailored experience for the player. This version is a remaster of the original The Commission game.

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Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

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63%

Audience ScoreBased on 19 reviews

music3 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game features a unique mafia theme and offers a fun concept with various strategies for expanding your crime family.
The recent patch has improved the game significantly, adding custom campaigns and enhancing gameplay mechanics.
The game is easy to navigate, with a variety of rackets and perks that allow for different approaches to gameplay.

The game becomes repetitive and dull quickly, lacking depth in its mechanics and engagement.
There are numerous bugs and issues, including a useless tutorial and a frustrating intrigue system that limits player options.
The game only has one map and limited interaction with opposing families, making the gameplay feel restrictive and less dynamic.

music
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The music in the game has received mixed reviews; while some players praise the soundtrack as catchy and awesome, others find it to be monotonous.
- “The soundtrack is awesome!”
- “The music is incredibly catchy.”
- “The game features a fantastic soundtrack.”
- “Last but not least: the soundtrack is very monotone.”
graphics
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The graphics are generally praised for their quality, with users appreciating the visual design and humorous character nicknames. However, there is a noted lack of graphical enhancements to depict certain gameplay elements, such as the bribing mechanics.
- “The graphics are nice, and the funny nicknames of the mobsters add to the charm of the game.”
- “The visual design is impressive and enhances the overall gaming experience.”
- “The attention to detail in the graphics truly brings the game world to life.”
- “But there are zero graphic additions to show something like that.”
story
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The game's story revolves around the fictional city of North Shore and the power struggles among five mafia families, inspired by the real-life governing body of the American mafia known as 'the commission.' Players engage in well-crafted campaigns that effectively immerse them in the narrative of rising to the top of the criminal underworld.
- “The game gets its name from the rumored real-life governing body of the American mafia, which is also called 'The Commission.' You play campaigns as one of five different mafia families in the fictional city of North Shore in a quest to make it to the top.”
- “The storyline and overall gameplay are extremely well done.”
- “The story is convoluted and fails to engage the player, making it difficult to care about the characters or their motivations.”
- “The narrative feels disjointed and lacks coherence, leaving players confused about the overall plot.”
- “Despite the interesting premise, the execution of the story is lackluster and fails to deliver any meaningful impact.”
gameplay
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The gameplay is praised for its intuitive mechanics, allowing players to quickly grasp the rules and start enjoying the game immediately. However, some users noted a few minor drawbacks after extended playtime.
- “The game mechanics are easy to understand, allowing you to jump right in and have fun immediately.”
- “These are the only cons I have found in 1.3 hours of gameplay.”
humor
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The humor in the game is highlighted by its amusing graphics and the clever use of funny nicknames for the mobsters, adding a lighthearted touch to the overall experience.
- “The graphics are nice, and the funny nicknames of the mobsters add a great touch of humor to the game.”
- “I love how the game incorporates humor through clever character names and witty dialogue.”
- “The humor in the game is spot on, making every encounter with the mobsters entertaining.”